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Becky Schmooke is a mom, speaker, author, and leadership coach who blends mindfulness, stoic philosophy, and a whole lot of humor to help us lead others well by first leading ourselves. Her work empowers others to live with intentionality, rather than reactivity. 

Today’s conversation dives into what real leadership looks like, how to turn obstacles into opportunities, and how to practice the kind of presence that creates change. Leadership isn’t about a title—it’s about the small choices we make every day to learn, grow, and help those around us.

Connect with Becky:

• beckyschmooke.com
• Read Choose the Handle That Holds: A Guide to Living, Leading and Owning the Moments That Matter

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Kristin McGee is a nationally recognized yoga and pilates teacher, mindfulness leader and speaker, mompreneur, and author. After helping launch Peleton’s yoga and pilates platform, she now empowers people to find their inner light and outer strength through Kristin McGee Movement. 

Kristin shares about her journey of raising three boys, navigating divorce, and learning how to care for her body and mind in new ways. Whether you’re redefining health, identity, or what it means to be strong, this conversation is for every woman in a season of change.

Sponsors and discounts:

• Primally Pure SPF

Connect with Kristen:

• kristinmcgee.com
• Read Somatic Exercises For Dummies

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Today’s episode is the second installment of our new roundtable discussions on motherhood, a collaboration with Ashley Blackington, the host of the And/Both Podcast. In this episode, we’re joined by two multi-passionate working moms—Alli Kushner and Kate Tovsen.

Alli is the founder of BeeKyn, a soon-to-launch playdate matching and scheduling platform designed to make it easier for parents to foster meaningful, real-life connections. Her work focuses on building supportive spaces to help families navigate the everyday tension between career, caregiving, and community.

Kate is a mom of two, a digital creator and founder of Kate Tovsen Media, and the force behind The Society of Working Moms, an online supportive community for and by working moms of all ages and stages. She is passionate about connecting moms to create a network of support, ideas, and friendships.

Today’s conversation may just help you see a glimpse of yourself, and remind you that you’re not behind, you’re not alone, and facing your fears is often the first step in reclaiming the life you may feel you’ve lost.

Show links:

• Ashley: And/Both Podcast
• Kate: katetovsenmedia.com and Society of Working Moms
• Alli: allikushner.com and BeeKyn
  

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In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, I sat down with Future Cain, a powerhouse leader of social-emotional intelligence, leadership, wellness, and belonging. We discuss how mental health isn’t a one-and-done task, but rather a daily practice of caring for yourself so that you can give to others from the overflow. Future explains how we can fully appreciate what we have when we choose to love and care for ourselves—and only then can we truly lead others well.

Sponsors and discounts:

• Primally Pure SPF

Connect with Future:

• futureofsel.com
• IG @future.cain
  

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Today’s episode is something new and exciting at PG-ish! I’ve teamed up with Ashley Blackington, the host of the And/Both Podcast, to bring together some incredible women we both admire—women who are making waves and doing beautiful work in the world. In this inaugural roundtable discussion, we chat with Jess from ELIXR Coaching and Leslie from Mom’s Hierarchy of Needs about the very real struggles of women navigating the balance of motherhood and work. While there is much work to be done to change our modern corporate system, we believe that the first step is to start conversations that can spark a ripple effect of change moving forward.

Show links:

• Ashley: And/Both Podcast
• Jess: ELIXR and LinkedIn  (also listen to Ep. 330)
• Leslie: Mom’s Hierarchy of Needs and LinkedIn
  

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Jessica Long is a holistic health coach specializing in perimenopause, whose mission is to help midlife women feel more informed and connected through this wild stage of life. She has healed gut and skin issues through nutrition and alleviated a long list of perimenopause symptoms through simple but powerful lifestyle changes. She is also the host of the podcast Belong Wellness, where she shares midlife conversations with depth, data, and a dash of sass.

In today’s conversation, we discuss the challenges of being women and moms in our forties, as well as the facts about perimenopause that are so rarely talked about. This episode is one you won’t want to miss!

Connect with Jessica:

• www.belongwellness.com
• IG @belongwellness
• Listen to her podcast Belong Wellness

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Sometimes life throws things at us that feel impossible, as if we’re stuck and the challenge is too big to overcome. But the truth is that how we choose to approach situations, and especially the words we say to ourselves, truly matters.

In today’s clip, Marie Forleo reminds us that everything is figureoutable. In other words, when we believe that we can face any challenge handed to us, our view of the world and its obstacles changes dramatically.

Sponsors and discounts:

• LUMEBOX — get 40% off

Show links:

• Watch the full clip
• Learn more at marieforleo.com
• Read Everything is Figureoutable
  

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Are you feeling like you’re ready for change? Giving ourselves permission to try something new is more about getting to know ourselves—our passions, our dreams, our strengths—rather than taking a path we’ve been taught we should take. As parents, it’s easier to teach what we know than to actually live it, but that’s where self-awareness and self-discipline come in. 

Today’s clip with John Maxwell teaches us that the decisions we make need to align with our greater values and purpose in order to bring fulfillment, both personally and professionally. Whether you’re raising kiddos, leading a team, or simply wanting to be a better human, this episode will challenge you to reflect and take action.

Show links:

• Watch the full clip
• Learn more at johnmaxwell.co
• Read The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth: Live Them and Reach Your Potential
  

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Jess Ringgenberg is the founder and CEO of Elixr Coaching and Consulting, and she’s on a mission to make changes to systemic gaps for women and mothers in the workplace. She empowers women to thrive professionally and personally by integrating science-backed frameworks, matrescence research, and self-coaching tools. 

If you’re a working mom who feels tired, invisible, or overwhelmed, you’re not alone. The load is heavy, and we haven’t been taught how to stand up for the supports we should have. Today’s conversation with Jess will give you hope that change is possible, and encourage you to take small steps toward a better future for working parents.

Show links:

• Connect with Jess at elixrcoaching.com

Sponsors and discounts:

• Primally Pure 
• LUMEBOX
  

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